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Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication with Development Communication at North-West University

North-West University, South Africa

Programme overview

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Communication with Development Communication is an NQF level 8 honours degree in the School of Communication of the Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, offered full-time on the Mahikeng and Potchefstroom campuses. Qualification code: 1FB L02 L601M/P.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Communication  |  Duration: 1-2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa

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Entry requirements

A three-year degree in Communication with an average pass rate of 60% for the core modules on third-year level in Communication. All applicants are screened before admission. Admission to the specialisation fields Journalism and media studies, Advanced corporate communication, and Development communication is subject to screening according to the criteria stated in the student guide. An average of at least 60% for the communication theory module (new COMS311 - old KCOM218) as well as the communication research module (new COMS322 - old KCOM311) or equivalent modules. Additional admission requirements apply for each programme.

Duration: 1-2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply

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